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Town suffered their first league defeat of the season going down 1-0 to St Michaels in Cooke Park on Sunday morning conceding a goal with 20 minutes remaining from a set piece header.
The B team are through to the 3rd round of the Paddy Purtill Cup after a penalty shoot-out win over neighbours Clonmel Celtic B in Ferryhouse, Celtic took the lead but parity was restored minutes later thanks to an OG, Celtic regained the lead only for Evan McGuire to pounce with a deadly free kick and fellow youth player Niall Cronin to score his 1st ever Junior goal for the club. Celtic battled hard and made it 3-3 with minutes to go which sent the game straight into a penalty shoot-out. Pookie Fitzgerald saved Celtic's 2nd penalty and Decky O'Brien, Ken Kiely, Evan McGuire and Denis Peters all on target for Town it was up to Niall Cronin to win it for his side and he slotted home to the joy of Town B players and management.
Town wiped away the memories of last years shock Munster Junior Cup exit to St Michaels on Sunday afternoon with a comfortable 2-0 victory over their arch rivals thanks to a double from David McGrath in the first half. More on this game to follow.
The Youths who have become penalty shoot-out specialists of late marched into round four of the FAI Junior Cup thanks to 5-4 penalty shoot-out win over Southend after a 1-1 draw. Caique Silva was on the mark for Town. Well done to Jamie and all the players.
The A team advanced to the quarter final of the Munster Senior Cup on Sunday thanks to a 3-0 away win at Newmarket Celtic with the goals coming from David McGrath, Barry Kiely & Dwaine Burns. The B team advanced to round two of the Tipperary Cup with two goals from Declan O'Brien and one each from Luke Moore and Barry Gibbons.
The A team are on their travels this weekend with an away trip to Newmarket Celtic from Clare in round three of the Munster Senior Cup. This should be a tricky tie for Town but we have a great record in the early rounds of this competition which will hopefuly stand to us. The B team are home to TSDL new boys Dundrum Utd who are flying high in Division 4, both games have a 2pm kick off time.
A header from Tony Sculy with 15 minutes remaining was enough to see off Peake Villa send Clonmel Town into the last 64 of the FAI Junior Cup on Sunday afternoon. Town were always in control and never looked like conceding at the back with great displays from Robbie Costigan who made his full debut and also Stephen Ryan who partnered him at centre half. Well done to all involved.
Both Youth and Junior sides are in FAI Cup action. On Saturday the Youth team fresh from their heroics against Tramore in the previous round will take on Nenagh Celtic at 2.30pm while the A team entertain Ballingarry of the NTDL on Sunday in the Complex at 2.30pm. The B team also entertain the Wilderness in Ferryhouse at 11.30am.
Everyone at the club would like to wish Club Captain Paul Scully and his new wife Gillian Fennessey the very best for the future as they celebrated their Wedding last weekend.
Clonmel Town got the shock of their lives on Sunday afternoon by slipping through to the 3rd round draw of the FAI Junior Cup by the skin of their teeth defeating North Tipp outfit Cloughjordan 12-11 on penalties after the sides were level at 1-1 AET. More on this game to follow.
Clonmel Town Youth team pulled off a fantastic win over rivals Tramore in round one of the FAI Youth Cup in The Complex on Saturday afternoon, after a 1-1 stalemate it took the 11th penalty from Clonmel Town keeper Jack English to send his side through to the 2nd round. Well done to Jamie and his young team. The B team travelled to Cooke Park and having dominated for large parts of the contest could not find the net to come away with all 3 points so had to do with a share of the spoils and a point a piece. The A team advanced to the 2nd Round of the Munster Junior Cup with a 6-2 victory over Wilderness Rovers with Barry Kiely and Tony Scully netting a pair of goals each and Ray Condon and David McGrath also adding to the scoresheet. They now advance to play arch rivals St Michaels in round two.
Clonmel Town Youth team travelled to St Nicholas on Saturday afternoon and came away with all three points on offer thanks to a fine 7-0 victory thanks to 4 goals from the boot of the prolific David McGrath and the remaining from Evan McGuire, Caique Silva and Rob Fitzpatrick, well done to Jamie and his team on a fine win which makes it 5 straight wins without conceding a single goal. The B team missing quite a number of key players travelled to Cashel and were well beaten 5-0. Going in at the break 2-0 down they pushed on in the second half were caught with three late goals which made it an easy win for the opponents. The A team begun there Munster Senior Cup campaign with a great 4-2 away victory over Youghal Utd. An Ian Barnes hatrick and a goal from Stephen Ryan was enough to give them victory over their Cork opponents. Well done Charlie, Bobba and the team.
Clonmel Town Youth team travelled to Two Mile Borris on Saturday afternoon and came away with a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Niall Cronan and Levi Whelan. This gies them 4 wins from 4 which is a great start for such a young side. Well done to Jamie and his team. Th B team finally got their League campaign offon the right track with a hard earned 3-2 home victory over Moyglass Utd thanks to three headed goals from Barry Gibbons, Evan McGuire and the winner from Anthonny Davis on his return to action for the first time this season. The A team travelled to Ballingarry Albion and advanced to Round One of the Munster Junior Cup with a 4-0 with the goals coming from the boot of Rory Kiely, David McGrath and a double from Barry Kiely who battled through his second game of the day. Well done to all involved.
Clonmel Town begin their quest for Munster glory on Sunday next as they travel to face Ballingarry Utd in a very tricky Preliminary round tie, kick off is at 3pm. The B team are at home to Moyglass Utd at 12 Noon in the Complex and on Saturday the Youths travel to Two Mile Borris with a 2.30pm kick-off. Best of luck to all teams.
This weekend sees the start of the Youth and First Division leagues. The Youths travel to Carrick to take on Rock Rovers on Saturday afternoon while on Sunday in the 1st Division Shield the B team have a tough start against Wilderness Rovers at 3pm. The A team take on Clonmel Celtic in a local derby in Celtic Park which is sure to test the metal of the Town team, kick off at 3pm.
Clonmel Town v Dungarvan Utd (7pm, 25th July)
Clonmel Town v Blackcastle Utd (7pm, 26th July)
Clonmel Town v Carrick Utd ( 7pm, 29th July)
Clonmel Town v Waterford Crystal (7pm, 31st July)
Clonmel Town v Freebooters (7.15pm, 5th Aug)
Clonmel Town v Leeside (7.15pm, 7th Aug)
Clonmel Town v Janesboro (7pm, 12th Aug)
Clonmel Town B v Nenagh Celtic (7.15pm, 13th Aug)
Clonmel Town B v Park Rangers (7pm, 15th Aug)
Clonmel Town B v St Kierans (7pm, 21st Aug)
All Games Are Fixed For The Complex
The Youths finished off the season on Saturday evening with a hard earned win over St Michaels in the Joe Delaney Cup Final in Bansha. After goin in 1-0 down at the break Town fought back gallantly led by the inspiration Michael Coady who only the night before had claimed the TSDL Youth Player Of The Year at the Awards Ceremony. Kieran Kenrick scored the all important equaliser 15 minutes in the second half heading home from a corner while David McGrath secured the Cup for Town when he capatilised on a goalkeeping error to slot home. When done to all involved.
Tony Scully and Michael Coady captured Premier and Youth Players Of The Year respectively last Friday night at the Referees Awards night in Clonmel. It was the first time both players had claimed this award. Hard luck to Neil Beckett who was nominated for 1st Division Player but that accolade was awarded to Ballingarry's Michael Ivors. Neil has been nominated for the past 3 consecutive seasons which is a great achievement alone. Paul Landers was also nominated in the Youth section but to no shame lost out to his teammate Coady. For Coady and Scully, they both had amazing years. Tony who secured the double with Town capped off his year by winning 2 International caps with the Irish Junior team in the Isle Of Man. Coady picked up 5 trophys this year with both the Youth and Junior sides and is rapidly developing into one of the most exciting prospects in the South East. Well done to all Tony, Michael, Paul and Neil.
Our Junior team completed a Tipperary League and Cup double thanks to a 2-1 win over St Michael’s last Sunday. We went into the game without the services of some key players but the boys were not to be deterred and a combination of hard work and some great football laid the platform for a deserved victory. This is our first Tipperary Cup since we last won the double in 2004 and our 13th overall. Town to their credit were on top right from the first whistle and on 7 minutes we were extremely unlucky not to go in front. Rory Kiely’s great header from a Tony Scully corner smashed off the crossbar. The football being played by Town was of the highest order and Dwayne Burns was Town’s tormentor in chief. On 15 minutes he beat two Michael’s defenders before dragging his shot just wide. Paul Scully and Ian Barnes were now pulling the strings in midfield and on 22 minutes Barnes pulled a good save out of Derek Breen. Two minutes later Barnes was taken down just outside the box. Tony Scully stepped up to take the free, his effort looked to have goal written all over it but it just shaved the post. Then on 35 minutes came the games opening goal. Stephen Ryan played an excellent ball out of defence; Tony Scully picked the ball up in midfield. He then showed all of his quality, by delaying the pass a split second before putting Rory Kiely in on goal, Rory showed great composure to shoot past Derek Breen to give Town a deserved lead. Town dominated the remainder of the half but couldn’t get that second crucial goal. The first ten minutes of the second half was a very scrappy affair as both teams once again tried to gain control of the match. Eventually Town got the ball back down on the deck and started to play some neat football. On 55 minutes, Ian Barnes worked a great opening for himself but his shot sailed over the crossbar. As the game got a bit stretched, there was more room for our wide players to operate in and Dwayne Burns and Rory Kiely certainly took advantage. A great ball from Paul Scully set Dwayne free down the left but he was taken down by Pa Quinn. Five minutes later Dwayne was up ended again, this time by Paul Tobin. Dwayne took a heavy knocked to his head but he was able to resume. Paul Tobin did continue but had to come off a few minutes later and everyone at Clonmel Town would like to wish Paul a speedy recovery. Five minutes after sustaining that heavy knock, Dwayne scored the second killer goal. Michael Coady and Paul Scully did brilliantly to win the ball back from Christopher Higgins; Ian Barnes then chased it down before crossing the ball to the far post where the inrushing Dwayne Burns provide a cool finish to put Town 2 up and firmly in the driving seat. That goal would have finished most teams off but not St Michael’s. With ten minutes remaining Paul Kennedy headed Chris Higgins free kick to the net and suddenly the cup final was alive again. Two minutes later, Town failed to clear their lines as the ball and as bobbled dangerously around the box, Richie Ryan did very well to save from Davy Ryan. Then Paul Scully somehow managed to clear Pa Quinn’s shot off the line. We then had to endure some nervous moments but in the end, we held out for a deserved victory. Dwayne Burns was deservedly awarded the man of the match award. Well done to Charlie, Sean, the squad of players, PJ O'Reilly and Bernard "Pinky" O'Neill on what has been another excellent season for the club. We would also like to thank all our sponsors but in particular Brian Mclean and The Local Bar. We would also like at this time to thank Michael O'Mahoney of MCP Packaging for his sponsorship. Lastly but not least, you our wonderful supporters. We say this every week but this club would not function without your continued and loyal support of all our teams. This club and the teams that represent this club, are yours and represent the club and the Town with great pride.. Those of us who are fortunate enough to be involved in running the club, will do our very best to ensure that the high standards that have been set at this club over the last 43 years will be maintained. With a combination of all these things, we won't be to far away from lifting a trophy or two again come next May.
A scoreless draw was enough for Clonmel Town to secure their 5th Premier League title in a row against St Michaels on Sunday afternoon. More to follow.
The B team finished off their season in style romping to victory in the Paddy Purtill Cup final in the
immaculate turf of Cahir Park on Friday evening. Realistically this game was over at half-time as Town went
in at the break with a 4-0 lead thanks to an amazing 1st half display of full of commitment, pride and courage.
It all started with whirlwind 18 minutes of total football. Dwaine Burns set the tone for the evening after 2
minutes as he scored from an blistering effort from outside the box which rebounded off the underside of the
bar and into the net. Inspiring Captain Pakie Larkin broke his scoring duck for the season as got on the end
of a flick-on to drill his header to the net 8 minutes into proceedings. On 18 minutes top scorer Decky O'Brien
made it 3-0 when he used his blistering pace to close down the Cashel Town centre half to create and opening and
his lob past the incoming keeper was a wonderful piece of skill. Town were well on top in all areas of the field
with the back four of Cleary, Gibbons, Beckett and Scully defending for their lives, the industrious Barry Kiely
and Larkin in midfield and the collusus Brian Glasheen up front kept piling on the pressure and were rewarded as
an inswinging corner was forced home by Thomas O'Mahoney for his 2nd goal of the season to send the Town supporters
into wild celebrations to revel in a 4-0 half-time lead. Cashel regrouped at half-time and begun the 2nd half with
more intent and had Town pinned back in their own half and pulled a goal back when Andrew Flanagan scored from a
header on 65 minutes. Simon Scully switched to centre midfield and Eddie O'Brien and David McGrath were introduced
which seemed to give Town that extra lift. Town battled hard and fought tooth and nail and finally made the game
safe on 75 minutes as great work from the Wizard Dwaine Burns and Barry Kiely created an opening for David McGrath
to slot home for his 9th goal of the season and put the icing on the cake for his team. This was a fantastic
performance for the B team and just reward for their hard work all season after been narrowly pipped to the league
title by a single point for the 2nd year in a row. Well done to all the players and management who can be proud of
their achievements for 2007/08.
Team
T Fitzgerald, B Cleary, B Gibbons, S Scully, N Beckett, P Larkin, B Kiely, D Burns, T O'Mahoney, D O'Brien & B Glasheen
Subs
E O'Brien for T O'Mahoney, D McGrath for D O'Brien, J O'Brien for B Glasheen, P Landers & K O'Shea
Well done to Tony Scully who made two appearences for Republic of Ireland in the Quadrangular Tournament in the Isle of Man this week. Tony played the full 90 minutes against Northern Ireland which his side drew 1-1 and also came on as a 2nd half substitute against Scotland in the final game of the Tournament which they also drew 1-1. We are all proud of his fine displays in an Irish shirt and is a credit to his family, friends and his club. Well done Tony.
Congratulations to our very own Tony Scully who has made the final panel of 22 to travel to take part in the annual International Quadrangular Tournament in the Isle Of Man which starts on e 23rd of April. This is just reward for Tony who has given fantastic service to Clonmel Town and also to the TSDL in his years playing football. We wish him the very best of luck and are very proud of him. Tony follows in the footsteps of Cyril Conran and Stephen O'Neill who have competed in this competition with distinction. Well done Tony.
The next few weeks will be a very time for our club with a quite a number of big games on the horizon. This Saturday the Youths who are eying a Cup treble play Killenaule Rovers in the Youth Cup final in Bansha. On Sunday the Junior's entertain Cobh Ramblers in the Munster Senior Cup Semi Final in the Complex. This tie should attract a large contingent to the Complex, we look forward to the encounter. Town last qualified for this final way back in 1982. Town also have league games against Galbally Utd, Cahir Park, Peake Villa and Bansha Celtic in this two week spell. The B team meanwhile look to finish their season with a flourish when they take on Cashel Town in Cahir in the Paddy Purtill Cup Final on Saturday 26th. Best of luck to all in these games.
The A team recommenced their league battle on Sunday defeating Bamsha Celtic in the Complex 4-2 thanks to two goals from Ian Barnes and one each from Rory Kiely and Stephen Ryan. Ryan put Town infront with a bullet header which gave the keeper no chance. Bansha equalised minutes into the 2nd half only for Barnes to slot home a penalty and to make it 2-1 and then increased his sides lead to 3-1 when his unstoppable shot left the keeper helpless. Rory Kiely made the game secure to make it 4-1 ten minutes to go. Bansha did pull a second back but it was all to late.
The B team qualified for the Paddy Purtill Cup Final with a hard earned 6-2 win over neighbours Killusty in Ferryhouse. Dwaine Burns opened the scoring when he finished home from a Barry Kiely cross. Kiely made it 2-0 on 20 minutes as his effort gave the keeper no chance at his near post. Town missed chances to increase their lead and were made pay for it in the 2nd half as Killusty pulled one back as they were rewarded a penallty. They then drew level at 2-2 when a mixup in the defence saw the ball loop over Brian Glasheen's head and into the net. This woke up Town as they begun to start up the tempo and shortly afterwards they took the lead again when Dwaine Burns finished to the net following a fine solo effort. Declan O'brien finally got on the scoresheet when he was sent clear thanks to a sublime back heal from Jan Seamonick to make it 4-2. With 15 minutes remaining Dwaine Burns secured his hat-rick and with the seconds on the clock Paulie Landers made it 6-2 with a great finish to put the icing on the cake.
The A team travelled to Solohead on Sunday morning and came away with a hard earned 1-0 victory over St Nicholas with the goal coming from the boot of Ian Barnes. Well done to all involved.
The B team completed their Division 1 campaign defeating Ballingarry Utd 3-1 in the Complex thanks to two goals from Declan O'Brien and the 3rd from David McGrath. Well done on a fine season.
Best of luck to Richard Ryan, Darren Burns, Michael Coady, Ramie Condon, Ian Fraher, Dwayne Burns, Tony Scully, Aaron Moroney, Rory Kiely and Simon Scully who are all part of the TSDL Oscar Traynor panel who take on Limerick League on Sunday in Jackman Park in the Quarter Final of the Oscar Traynor Trophy. Best of luck to all.
Best of luck to Andrew Walsh, Simon Scully, Luke Moore, Michael Coady, Paudie Landers, Rory Kiely, David McGrath and Jason Barnes who are part of the TSDL Youth panel who take on Kilkenny in the last 16 of this competition on Saturday. Best of luck to all.
The club would like to give their best wishes to B team Captain Pakie Larkin who was married recently in Kilkenny to Jane Ruth. We wish the happy couple their very best for the future.
Next Sunday all roads lead to the complex as we take on FAI Junior Cup holders Killester United for a place in this year's semi final. Most of the pundits have Killester pencilled in as winners again this year, so the task ahead of our lads is a big one to say the least. However, the boys have prepared well and as ever they will give 100% and we are all confident that we can defy the odds and secure an historic victory and a place in the last four. This is not un chartered waters for us and as we have done in the past, the team will give everything for the club and the town and will once again be worthy representatives of the town of Clonmel. We would therefore ask again for all our loyal supporters and all sports lovers in Clonmel to get up to the complex and support the boys. This is your team and whilst every effort has been made to try and win this game, our task will be made easier by a large vocal support. Kick off is 2pm
The B team mathematically can wrap up the Division 1 title this weekend if they can beat Rosegreen on Sunday morning and the Old Bridge do not secure the maximum points away to Moyglass Utd. Our best wishes are with management and players. Kick off in Rosegreen is at 10.30am.
Clonmel Town qualified for the Semi Final of the Munster Senior Cup by defeating Carrigaline Utd 3-1 in the Complex on Sunday afternoon thanks to two headed goals from the prolific Aaron Moroney and the other from a boot of Paul Shanahan. Shanahan opened the scoring early in the first half with a ferocious shot which gave the keeper no chance. Moroney doubled the lead in the 2nd half when he nodded home. Carrigaline got back on track and made it 2-1 with 25 minutes remaining until Moroney made the victory safe when he forced home another header to make it 3-1 and setup a mouth watering home tie with Cobh Ramblers. Well done to all involved.
The B team kept their hopes of winning the Division One title alive with a 4-0 victory over Kilmanahan Utd in Ferryhouse on Sunday morning. Neil Beckett opened the scoring when he got on the end of a Pakie Larkin flick on at the front post to slam home a header to leave the keeper helpless. Declan O'Brien made it 2-0 when he outwitted two defenders to slide the ball home past the keeper. Jan Seamonick made it 3-0 when he finished home a fine move involving Barry Kiely and Brian Cleary. Town put the icing on the cake to round off a great performance in the final minutes when Chris O'Flaherty carved open the Kilmanahan defence with neat pass to setup Declan O'Brien to claim his 14th goal of the season. Well done to all involved.
Clonmel Town's Tony Scully has been called into the Rep of Ireland's Junior International squad for the Umbro sponsored Quadrangular International Tournament which will take place in the Isle of Man from the 23rd of April to 27th April 2008. The other three nations that will be participating with the Rep of Ireland are the hosts the Isle of Man, Scotland (who are the current holders) and Northern Ireland. Scully (28) has been in superb form for his for his club this season and has been one of Town's key players over the last number of seasons, with him averaging over 20 goals a season. Some would feel that this is a long overdue honour for the midfield dynamo. His stunning goal in the recent FAI Junior Cup tie against Evergreen was testament to his outstanding talent. Scully now joins a growing list of players from Clonmel Town who have been capped at this level, Cyril Conran (who captained the side), Stephen O'Neill, Aaron Moroney, Tony Norris and Kevin Waters have all worn the green jersey with pride. Scully will meet up with his new International team mates on February 15th. He will have plenty of company from Tipperary as St Michael's James Walsh, Paul Breen and John Mernagh along with Carrick United's Adrian Walsh, Wayne and Thomas Fitzgerald are also included in the squad.
Clonmel Town qualified for the last 8 of the Munster Senior Cup by defeating St Marys of Cork on penalties as spot kick specialist Richie Ryan once again the hero as he saved St Marys 4th and 5th spot kick to send his team through to the quater finals where they will face either Cobh Wanderers or Carrigaline Utd. On Sunday morning hte B team got their league ambitions back on track with a fine 4-0 defeat of St Nicholas with Declan O'Brien hitting his first hatrick of the season and Ken O'Shea also notching his first of the season. On Saturday the Youth team made the long trip to Ennis to take on unknown Kildysart Celtic and had a fantastic 7-0 victory with David McGrath bagging four while Ronan Walsh scored a brace while Michael Coady fot the last. Well done to everyone on a great weekend.
Clonmel Town qualified for the last 16 of the FAI Junior Cup for the 3rd year running with a hard worked 2-1 defeat of Kilkenny league leaders Evergreen. Tony Sculy's all important goal 10 minutes from time was just reward for a gritty display from Town who had took the lead minutes into the first half when Ray Condon forced home a corner to put his side one up until 15 minutes into the second half Evergreen drew level but thankfully Scullys fine finish put his team through to round seven where they will meet either Balydoyle Utd or Cherry Orchard. Well done to all involved.